Another tick on the bucketlist! Outstanding hiking holiday in a very beautiful part of the world. An expensive holiday, and a long way to travel, so it needed to be good. It was! This trip manages to efficiently fit in the trekking highlights of Patagonia with some sightseeing. Add on time to explore Buenos Aires and the optional trip to Iguassu Falls and you have a really well balanced, satisfying holiday.
We found the hiking to be easier than expected, but we did have great weather. We were surprised how busy the trails are - this is not a holiday for those seeking solitude.
Accommodation was relatively basic, but functional and adequate throughout. The Refugios in Chile are of a high standard - much better than European mountain refuges. Food throughout was excellent if you eat meat, possibly less so if you don't.
Cycle the Lake District of Chile and Argentina Having personally completed over 8 cycling trips with this tour company, this one to the Patagonia region of Chile and Argentina rates as one of the best - a fabulous route through stunning scenery of snow capped mountains, volcanoes with lava fields and vast lakes. Highly recommended
Our tour through Bolivia went perfectly. Our tour operator's customer service team was always attentive to our needs, which eased our nerves quite a bit. And the tour itself was fantastic. A small group, with a very knowledgeable and friendly guides (I forget the names, sadly. Everyone was hospitable and friendly which made our stay very enjoyable. We were lucky to visit during the rain season and experience a giant mirror beneath our feet, which was the icing on the cake. Highly recommended!!